So you've lost your job... it stinks. Things just aren't going your way... that's rough. Believe me, I've been there. And while I can't be super positive saying "look at me my life turned around for the best!".... YET, I can give some advice on how to deal with limbo.
When recently giving advice to someone I told them to concentrate on the little things. It's hard not being overwhelmed by the piling bills, the for sale sign in the front yard for what seems like an eternity, and feeling like you will never be working again. I get so overwhelmed that the littlest things make me cry and want to curl up in bed and sleep for 2 weeks straight. So I try to focus on things I can control and about 95% of the time that works.
Here's an example of a typical day: I wake up, make Shaun breakfast, check email and fool around on the internet. I know right now it seems like I haven't accomplished a thing. But then I set small tasks for myself, laundry, dishes, etc. It seems dumb, but getting it done is something. The best part of my day... making dinner. It's funny because I never thought of myself as the "June Cleaver" type... but when it comes to cooking count me in. When I'm really stressed I bake, the need to measure perfectly and time things out to a tee is comforting to me. But lately I've been really into making dinner.
When I was working so much I never had time to make a proper dinner, relied on the crockpot or quick meals to eat before work... but now I have time to make chicken pot pie and homemade soups. Making a great meal is a small accomplishment that helps me get through the day. I challenge anyone who is down on life to find the one small accomplishment that makes them happy... and to do it better then you ever have before!
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Very encourging post....I love it. I found one of the small things that has help me is taking walks. Noticing the small things. I do have two jobs now and I think my biggest challenge is going to be to not forget the small things. Eat breakfast, take deep breath in the cold air or making the trip to the grocery store to buy the good ingerediants.
ReplyDeleteYou know I woke up this morning feeling so....not good. Funny I'm employed; yet, I act like I'm unemployed. Then when I'm working too much I miss the blessing of having a paycheck and a lunch break.
Just some of my ponderings off your reading. Thanks Again
I loved when I didn't work (not the same of course, I was raising a family). I loved having the time to make a good meal, try new ones and actually looking through cookbooks and making stuff. Your mom taught you and Lara good. It sound like you both are good cooks. This day in age there aren't very many young girls that cook.
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